JARN News
Toshiba Carrier to Unveil New Type of Super Multi mini-VRF S

On April 1, 2020, Toshiba Carrier will start selling P80 to P140 type outdoor units of variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems as a new series of ‘standard type Super Multi mini’ outdoor u...
Panasonic Releases Ziaino with Direct Tap Water Linked Type

On April 1, 2020, Panasonic Life Solutions will release the direct tap water linked type Ziaino that removes airborne bacteria and odor using hypochlorous acid. Ziaino exhibits high sterilizing/deodor...
AREA and ISHRAE Sign Memorandum of Understanding

On February 2, 2020, after the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in November 2019 in Rome and within the framework of the 31st Meeti...
Japanese RAC Market Growing to 10-million-unit Scale

According to data from the Japan Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry Association (JRAIA), Japan’s room air conditioner (RAC) shipments in 2019 reached 9.81 million units, up 1.7% from 9....
Panasonic to Release U Type GHP Xair III

In early April 2020, Panasonic Commercial Equipment Systems will start selling gas heat pump (GHP) air conditioners called U type GHP Xair III that feature improved annual operational efficiency. The ...
Mitsubishi Electric to Launch Slim ZR Series PACs

In mid-May 2020, Mitsubishi Electric will launch a new series of Slim ZR packaged air conditioners (PACs) for shops and offices. The Slim ZR series is available in 451 models with 10 types of indoor u...
AC Sales in China Drop by 37.1% in January
The epidemic of coronavirus infections in China has greatly impacted off-line sales of air conditioners, resulting in a large drop in total sales. According to All View Cloud (AVC) data, sales of air conditioners in January approached RMB 1.27 billion (US$ 182 million), decreasing by 37.1% year on year. China has implemented many quarantines for the epidemic, consumers are not allowed to go out...
Supermarket Trade Show 2020 Leaps Toward Automation

From February 12 to 14, the Supermarket Trade Show (SMTS) 2020 was held at Makuhari Messe. It attracted 2,331 exhibitors including various companies and groups. Occupying 3,599 booths, the current sho...
GCHV Officially Restarts Production on February 10
After complying with the Chinese government’s order to extend the period during which companies and facilities remained closed during the Chinese New Year due to the coronavirus outbreak and with a view to protecting its employees, Guangdong Chigo Heating and Ventilation Equipment (GCHV) decided to restart pro-duction on February 10, 2020. Before restarting production, in order to ensure the...
Danfoss China Aims to Develop More Female Leaders

Danfoss is now embarking on an ambitious plan to ensure that the number of female leaders increases significantly over the next five years. With a number of new initiatives, the goal is to grow the pr...